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UN scientists predict that the world will cool down by 1.5 degrees Celsius by the early 2030s.
UN scientists predict that the world will cool down by 1.5 degrees Celsius by the early 2030s.
False (B)
The 2022 heatwave in the UK was the coldest on record.
The 2022 heatwave in the UK was the coldest on record.
False (B)
The UK Met Office issued a red warning for extreme cold in 2022.
The UK Met Office issued a red warning for extreme cold in 2022.
False (B)
Less than half of the people surveyed experienced negative impacts on their mental health due to the 2022 heatwave.
Less than half of the people surveyed experienced negative impacts on their mental health due to the 2022 heatwave.
The extreme heat in 2022 did not affect people's wellbeing in the UK.
The extreme heat in 2022 did not affect people's wellbeing in the UK.
Lack of sleep was not a commonly cited impact of the 2022 heatwave.
Lack of sleep was not a commonly cited impact of the 2022 heatwave.
Climate change has no impact on mental health.
Climate change has no impact on mental health.
According to the narrator, Clayton has interviewed no doctors and scientists.
According to the narrator, Clayton has interviewed no doctors and scientists.
The study of expecting mothers who experienced Hurricane Sandy in 2012 showed that unborn boys were 20 times as likely to experience anxiety.
The study of expecting mothers who experienced Hurricane Sandy in 2012 showed that unborn boys were 20 times as likely to experience anxiety.
The heat affects men and women equally, with no differences due to societal factors.
The heat affects men and women equally, with no differences due to societal factors.
During the hottest day of the year in 2022, men were more likely to pick up the gaps in childcare.
During the hottest day of the year in 2022, men were more likely to pick up the gaps in childcare.
Experiencing climate anxiety can be triggered by activities such as going for a run or doing something outdoors.
Experiencing climate anxiety can be triggered by activities such as going for a run or doing something outdoors.
The narrator states that air conditioning is a common feature in all homes.
The narrator states that air conditioning is a common feature in all homes.
Expecting mothers who experienced Hurricane Sandy in 2012 showed no effects on their unborn children.
Expecting mothers who experienced Hurricane Sandy in 2012 showed no effects on their unborn children.
The heat can only affect people who are alive.
The heat can only affect people who are alive.
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Study Notes
Climate Change and Mental Health
- UN scientists warn that the world is on course for devastating climate changes, with temperatures expected to rise above 1.5°C by the early 2030s.
- Climate change is having a direct impact on brain health, mental health, and inner psychology.
- In the UK, one in four adults and one in 10 children experience mental illness, with growing evidence that climate change is adding to this burden.
Impact of Heatwaves on Mental Health
- In 2022, the UK experienced its hottest year on record, with daytime temperatures soaring over 40°C for the first time in history.
- A study found that over half of people experienced negative impacts on their mental health due to the heat, including anxiety, emotional distress, and feelings of isolation.
- Lack of sleep was a commonly cited impact, with heat disrupting sleep patterns.
- The heat also triggered climate anxiety, with people unable to cope with the changed environment.
Social and Economic Factors
- Women were disproportionately affected by the heat, often taking on additional childcare responsibilities when schools closed early.
- This added to the mental strain many women faced, particularly in deprived areas.
InterGenerational Impact
- A study found that expecting mothers who experienced Hurricane Sandy in 2012 had unborn children who were more likely to experience anxiety and depression in early childhood.
- The study also found that boys were more likely to express ADHD symptoms if they were exposed to the storm in utero.
Climate Change and Human Behavior
- Climate change influences our ability to cope, make decisions, and interact with the world around us.
- The changing environment affects our minds, brains, and bodies, with far-reaching consequences for human behavior and wellbeing.
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